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Carlo Ancelotti gamble leaves Brazil mired in World Cup quicksand

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16 - Brazil v Norway - New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. - July 5, 2026 Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti at half time REUTERS/Jeenah Moon

Norway dance to Erling Haaland’s beat in ‘surreal’ World Cup run

Erling Haaland celebrating after Norway’s 2-1 victory over Brazil on July 5.

Brazil tries to come to terms with yet another early World Cup exit

Brazilian fans reacting as they watch the live broadcast of the match between Brazil and Norway on a street in Brasilia, on July 5.

Neymar, 34, signals Brazil farewell after team’s shock World Cup exit to Norway

Brazil forward Neymar reacting after they were booted out of the World Cup by Norway on July 5.

Brazil shied away from pressure but created opportunities: Ancelotti

A penalty by Neymar in stoppage time was not enough to save Brazil.

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Ancelotti, Brazil pay price for decision to trust ageing players

Brazil’s Raphinha comforts a tearful Neymar after Brazil are eliminated from the World Cup.

Neymar unhappy with World Cup role but ‘respectful’, says Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti

TOPSHOT - Brazil's forward #10 Neymar, Scotland's midfielders #23 Kenny McLean and #19 Lewis Ferguson fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup Group C football match between Scotland and Brazil at the Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on June 24, 2026. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP)

Brazil coach Ancelotti hopes to see more of Neymar against Japan in round of 32 clash

Neymar has been working his way back to fitness from a calf injury and returend for a little over 15 minutes in Brazil’s previous game against Scotland.

Japan embrace ‘underdog mentality’ for World Cup last-32 clash with Brazil

Yuto Nagatomo #5 and Takumi Minamino react after the 1-1 draw in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Japan and Sweden at Dallas Stadium on June 25, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.

Neymar sheds tears in dressing room after emotional Brazil comeback

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Group C - Scotland v Brazil - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - June 24, 2026 Brazil's Neymar Jr. takes a corner kick IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Sam Navarro

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